Worn grass protects cultivated earth (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WEATHERED Worn grass protects cultivated earth (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
6% TILLAGE Cultivation (7) The Times Concise Mar 9, 2026
6% SHINPADS Protective items worn in football (4,4) (8) Mirror Classic Mar 8, 2026
6% DIVOT Lump of grass and earth (5) (5) Mirror Classic Mar 7, 2026
5% RAISING Cultivating fruit on top of ground (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 2, 2026
5% DEFENCE Protection (7) (7) Mirror Quick Apr 1, 2026
5% AMULET Protective charm (6) Wall Street Journal Mar 31, 2026
5% PADS Protective gear (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 31, 2026
5% CRADLE Hold protectively (6) USA Today Mar 30, 2026
5% OCHER Earth tone (5) LA Times Mini Mar 29, 2026

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